Biography

The Cleveland Browns signed defensive lineman Brian Sanford to the active roster on Dec. 26, 2013.

The Cleveland Browns signed defensive lineman Brian Sanford to the active roster on Dec. 26, 2013.

Sanford is 6-2, 280 pounds and officially in this third NFL season out of Temple. Originally signed by Cleveland as an undrafted free agent in 2010, Sanford spent the past three seasons with the Browns (2010-12), appearing in six games and totaling five tackles. This season, he was waived by Cleveland during the final roster reduction (Aug. 31) and claimed by Oakland. He appeared in five games with the Raiders with one start and registered seven tackles. He was most recently waived by Oakland on Dec. 7

Seasonal Reviews:

2011: Played in five games in a reserve role and recorded five tackles… Spent the first 12 weeks of the season on the Browns’ practice squad… Made NFL debut vs. Baltimore (12/4).

2010: Inactive for all eight games while on the Browns’ 53-man roster.

College: Appeared in 43 games at Temple University (2006-09)… Posted 86 tackles, eight sacks, three forced fumbles and one blocked field goal… Majored in communications.

Personal: Native of Hartford, Conn., where he attended Hartford Public High School… Also a standout in wrestling and track, participating in the shot put, discus and 110M hurdles… Has two sons (Dekwon and Demir).